Testing times for greases
Linear guidance systems
In the linear guidance or table systems market, a significant number of users are now seeking to obtain the complete...
Electrically-insulated bearings
Reliability is an essential requirement for modern bearings with longer intervals between maintenance. For example, they must be robust enough...
Less oil gives more heat
A new labyrinth seal for standard bearing housings minimises the risk of oil leakage. This is welcomed by many users...
Development of traction motor bearings
New generations of traction motor bearing units have evolved to meet more exacting customer requirements.Cylindrical roller bearings remain at the...
The maintenance-free universal joint
The universal joint for commercial vehicle propeller shafts is essentially a specially-designed grease-lubricated needle roller bearing. This new maintenance-free universal...
Finite method, infinite options
The Finite Element Method (FEM) is a well-established engineering technique in many areas of product design and design verification. Within...
Evaluating hybrid bearings for general applications
Opportunities are now opening up for hybrid bearings - incorporating silicon nitride balls rather than steel ones - in general...
Making quality bearing steel
Demands on rolling bearing reliability and performance are continually increasing. Bearings are required to last longer and transmit ever higher...
Damping in a rolling bearing arrangement
The operation of a rotating machine at critical speeds frequently causes a high level of mechanical vibration, noise and excessive...
